Gig Harbor
City in Pierce County, Washington
Gig Harbor is a city in Pierce County, Washington, with 12,029 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 36 ft (11 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rosedale, 1.6 miles W.
- 12,029residents (2020 Census)
- 36 ftelevation · 11 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.3 km²
- 2,038 / sq mipopulation density
- 98332ZIP code
About Gig Harbor
Gig Harbor (Lushootseed: txʷaalqəɬ) is the name of both a bay on Puget Sound and a city on its shore in Pierce County, Washington. The population was 12,029 at the 2020 census.
Gig Harbor bills itself as "the Maritime City" and maintains a strong connection to its maritime heritage. Due to its close access to several state and city parks, and historic waterfront that includes boutiques and fine dining, it has become a popular tourist destination. Gig Harbor is located along State Route 16, about 6 mi (9.7 km) from its origin at Interstate 5, over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
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Living in Gig Harbor
- Median household income
- $118,395
- Median home value
- $767,100
- Median rent
- $2,301/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Gig Harbor had 12,029 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,029 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,038 per sq mi (787 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gig Harbor at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Pierce County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,029 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.90 sq mi (15.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km²) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3367° N, 122.5984° W |
| ZIP code | 98332 |
| Official website | cityofgigharbor.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5326735 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gig Harbor
- Rosedale1.6 mi W
- Canterwood2.8 mi N
- Maplewood3.1 mi NE
- Raft Island3.3 mi W
- Artondale3.4 mi SW
- Wollochet3.9 mi S
- Purdy4.2 mi N
- Wauna4.6 mi NW
- Ruston4.9 mi SE
- Burley5.9 mi N
- Fox Island6.1 mi S
- Stansberry Lake6.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gig Harbor
What county is Gig Harbor in?
Gig Harbor is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the population of Gig Harbor, WA?
12,029 people lived in Gig Harbor at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gig Harbor, WA?
The ZIP code of Gig Harbor is 98332.
What is the elevation of Gig Harbor?
36 feet (11 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gig Harbor?
Rosedale (1.6 mi), Canterwood (2.8 mi), Maplewood (3.1 mi), Raft Island (3.3 mi), Artondale (3.4 mi).
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